Birth of the American Republic

  • French and Indian war

    French and Indian war
    The French and Indian war (aka the seven year war) lead to the birth of the American Republic by having France's expansion into Ohio make conflict with the British. This conflict will convince the french to side with the Americans. And this collaboration helped the rebels defeat the British.
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    Birth of the American Republic

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre lead to the birth of the American Republic by having that spark for the Americans fight back. This spark was created by the Red Coats shoot on a group of unarmed men and killing five, three instantly and two later from their wounds. Having this event take place gave the Americans more of a reason to rebel the British.
  • Boston tea party

    Boston tea party
    The Boston tea party lead to the birth of the american republic by making the tension between the rebels and the British even closer. This event happened when the rebels refused to pay the taxes the British put on tea.
  • Battles of Bunker Hill

    Battles of Bunker Hill
    The battles of Bunker hill lead to the american revolution by having the Americans lose this battle. This loss gave them a confidence boost because the rebels inflicted major damage to the British. This confidence helped fuel their determination to fight for freedom.
  • The constitution becomes supreme law of the land

    The constitution becomes supreme law of the land
    By having the constitution become the supreme law of the land, it shows that everyone has their own rights. this is a very important aspect towards the birth of the american republic. This is the document that is basically the creation of the american republic on how its a symbol of freedom and started the american democracy.